Stocks Rise in Asia on Stimulus Hopes and Earnings; Fed Signals Slower Rate Hikes

Asia stocks rise on stimulus hopes in China and earnings in South Korea. MSCI index up for 4th day.
Fed officials strike dovish tone on rate hikes. Bostic says may not need more hikes. Bond yields retreat.
Bloomberg reports China prepping stimulus to aid economy. Hong Kong stocks jump.
Oil prices steady after Monday's bounce on Middle East tensions. Europe gas leaps on pipe sabotage.
Earnings Samsung gains on profit beat. Qantas jumps as chairman to resign. Pepsi starts season on strong note.